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The Pierre Hotel New York opened in 1930 at a prime site at the corner of Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, commanding unrestricted views of Central Park. Many consider the signature room of this iconic hotel to be the rotunda. The Rotunda's famous tromp l'oeil murals were created in 1967 by American artist Edward Melcarth (1914 -1973). It was his intention to bring the style and spirit of the Renaissance paintings into the present.

In the mural scenes, classic mythological figures like Neptune and Venus are intermingled with a woman with young children who resembles Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, as well as a man in a Nehru jacket, a clothing style popular in the 1960s. Other mythological figures, such as the River Gods and Minerva, share space with a young Adam & Eve (Adam was posed for by actor Erik Estrada in his younger days) and the painter's cat, Sasha. Several of the figures were modeled on people from New York society and some of the artist's patrons and benefactors. Melcarth also sculpted the male and female heads above the entrances to The Rotunda and the restaurant.

Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs combines the sleek design of a new Fender Stratocaster with the laid back vibe of a beachside reggae band. Lovers will be interested in the hotel's special Naughty and Nice Room Package.

The Package Includes:

- Rock 'n' Roll Designed Room to Play… and Sleep

- Naughty Turndown service

- Breakfast in Bed

- $250 Rock Spa credit or 50 minute couples massage

- Late Check Out

All rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges may apply. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as any extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel’s policies.

On the banks of the Bosphorus, Istanbul's active and scenic waterway, Hotel Les Ottomans resides in what was once a pasha's 18th-century mansion. Muhsinzade Mehmet Pasha Mansion, the current site of Hotel Les Ottomans, was one of the most prestigious mansions of its time. The premises were built over an area of 4527 square meters on the ruins dating from the era of Ahmed III. It also has an elegant fountain and a garden complex, which are deemed one of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman garden and water architecture. A meticulous, extravagant restoration of the stately home pays lavish tribute to Istanbul's Baroque revival.

Explore the Windy City in springtime with these special offers at Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago. The hotel's perfect location overlooks the Chicago River and the city's Magnificent Mile, and is within walking distance to shopping on Michigan Avenue. For guests, the interiors are contemporary-styled accommodations starting with 600 square feet of living space with 10-foot floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed lake, river or city views.

Stay LongerStay two nights and receive up to 10% off.

Stay three or more nights and receive up to 25% off.

Rise and DineReserve a Rise and Dine offer and receive:One night stay in deluxe accommodations$60 daily breakfast credit per booking, to be used in-room or at the Two Star, Michelin-rated restaurant, Sixteen.

City BreaksReserve a City Breaks vacation package and receive:One night stay in a Deluxe King guestroom$50 food & beverage creditValet parking for one vehicle

All rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges may apply. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as any extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel’s policies.

At 3100 square feet, the Onyx room is the largest of the event spaces at Park Hyatt New York. The impressive meeting space features 28’ of back lit white, Italian onyx rising from floor to ceiling, and incorporates custom lighting schemes for dramatic effect. The 1,300 square foot Foyer has washed oak paneling, hand painted watercolor panels,and carpeting digitally created to replicate an aerial view of the majestic trees in Central Park.

On Sundays the Tribeca Grand hosts free weekly screenings of cult classics and buzzworthy television shows including Mad Men, True Blood, and Boardwalk Empire, open to guests of the hotel and New York locals. It's first come first serve, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and thats why we’re here.

QUESTION: We are looking for someplace in or near Newport, RI that offers something different as a hotel activity. Where do you recommend?

ANSWER: The Vanderbilt Grace, formerly Vanderbilt Hall, is an historic boutique hotel in Rhode Island just minutes from the delightful waterfront of Newport, and is one of the town's best kept secrets. Originally built by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, a scion of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, the 1909 property is a vintage Newport mansion that has been restored to its former glory and is one of the few private homes of the era to operate for guests as a fully functioning and top luxury hotel in Rhode Island.

Today, as The Vanderbilt Grace, the mansion comprises a luxurious hotel with 33 rooms and luxury suites in Newport Rhode Island, a sumptuous spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel features two restaurants including Muse, a fine dining restaurant created by renowned New England chef, Jonathan Cartwright, where the best local ingredients are on offer in imaginative menus which change throughout the year.

For Your Activity, We Suggest:

Vanderbilt Private Cooking Classes Tap into your culinary prowess with the hotel's chefs as they impart their experiences and techniques to prepare the perfect meal chosen by you. Thecooking classes can be extremely flexible depending on what you wish to taste and experience, the size of your group, the seasonality and local produce available. There are also various dining options available. For example, guests can take a private fishing trip to catch local lobster. Once back on dry land you will work hand in hand with the chefs to prepare your catch to your very own tastes.

This is an ideal experience for the whole family and you can immerse yourselves in local produce and classic New England cooking.

Duration: from 2 to 4 hours Price: from $100 per person Cooking experiences dependent on seasonality.

All rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges may apply. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as any extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel’s policies.

Two of the most elegant residents of Hotel Le Bristol Paris are the renowned Burmese cats Fa-Raon and his ladyfriend Kleopatre. Curious Fa-Raon is the one member of Le Bristol Paris family who is entirely indifferent to the impression he makes, with aloof self-confidence, he refuses to meet the schedules of journalists or photographers,but affectionate and playful Kleopatre won him over immediately.